30 alternatives · from taskbar customization software

Alternatives to Taskbar Groups

Taskbar Groups is a free, portable Windows utility that puts applications, folders, Store apps, and Steam software into organized taskbar groups. It supports .exe and .lnk shortcuts, custom colors and opacity, chosen icons, editable names, row layouts, working directories, and launch arguments. Number keys can open shortcuts in positions one through ten, while Ctrl+Enter can launch an entire group. Support for vertical, top, hidden, and multiple-monitor taskbars helps it fit…

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DisplayFusion

DisplayFusion adds controls for configuring and managing Windows multi-monitor setups.

Free planAndroidiOSAPI

$34 one-time

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TaskbarX

TaskbarX is a Windows utility for positioning taskbar icons and changing the taskbar’s appearance.

Free planOpen sourceWindows

$1.09 one-time

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GitHub CodeQL

GitHub CodeQL is a language and toolchain for analyzing code as data.

Free planWebExtensionLinux

From $30 a month

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Winstep Nexus Dock
Winstep Nexus Dock provides one-click access to frequently used applications, folders, documents, and commands through a customizable dock for Windows.
Free planWindows
6.7$12.95 one-time
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Deskloom
Deskloom is a free Windows app for combining wallpaper, taskbar styles, widgets, desktop groups, and cursor themes into reusable scenes.
Free planWindows
6.4Free plan
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MyDockFinder
Windows
6.4$4.99 one-time
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GroupManager
GroupManager is a free permissions plug-in for Bukkit- and Spigot-based Minecraft servers.
Free planSelf-hosted
6.3Free plan
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Actual Multiple Monitors
Actual Multiple Monitors extends the Windows interface across several displays.
Windows
6.2$34.95 one-time
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Taskbar Hide
Taskbar Hide is a free application for Windows 10 and 11 that hides and shows the taskbar.
Free planWindows
6.2Free plan
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UltraMon
UltraMon is a Windows utility for managing systems with multiple monitors and organizing the desktop around them.
Windows
6.2$22.95 one-time
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Winhance
Winhance is a free Windows utility that combines app and feature management, system optimization, and desktop customization.
Free planWindows
6.2Free plan
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SmartTaskbar
SmartTaskbar is a free Windows utility that changes the taskbar's display state.
Free planWindows
6.1Free plan
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TaskbarTweak-Win
TaskbarTweak-Win is a free, open-source Windows utility for changing the taskbar position on Windows 10 or 11.
Free planWindows
6.1Free plan
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Actual Transparent Window
Windows
6.0$24.95 one-time
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GroDock
Windows
5.9$4.99 one-time
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MonitorDock
MonitorDock is a free Windows utility that replaces taskbars on secondary monitors with per-monitor docks, and can optionally replace the primary taskbar too.
Free planWindows
5.9Free plan
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TranslucentTB
TranslucentTB is a free Windows utility for changing the appearance of the taskbar.
Free planWindows
5.9Free plan
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YASB Reborn
YASB Reborn is a customizable status bar for Windows, with widgets, live data, and custom automations.
Free planWindows
5.9Free plan
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7+ Taskbar Tweaker
7+ Taskbar Tweaker is a free Windows utility for changing taskbar behavior beyond the options generally exposed by taskbar properties or the registry.
Free planWindows
5.8Free plan
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ExplorerPatcher
ExplorerPatcher is a free Windows program for adjusting parts of the desktop working environment.
Free planWindows
5.8Free plan
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RainbowTaskbar
RainbowTaskbar is a free Windows app for customizing the taskbar with colors, animations, images, websites, and other effects.
Free planWindows
5.8Free plan
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RetroBar
RetroBar is a free Windows taskbar replacement that restores the appearance of classic Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, XP, or Vista taskbars.
Free planWindows
5.8Free plan
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TaskbarDock
TaskbarDock is a free Windows utility for customizing the Windows 10 taskbar.
Free planWindows
5.8Free plan
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TrayToolbar
TrayToolbar is a free portable Windows app that replaces taskbar toolbar functionality removed from Windows 11.
Windows
5.5
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TaskbarXI
TaskbarXI is a free C++ application for Windows 11 that changes the taskbar into a dock.
Windows
5.4
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glassbar
glassbar is an open-source Windows desktop shell that adds a floating dock, HUD, and fuzzy launcher alongside the Windows taskbar.
Windows
5.2
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Winzoo
Winzoo is a free Windows 10 and 11 taskbar replacement provided as a single executable with no installer.
Windows
5.2
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Start11
Windows
4.7
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WindowBlinds
Windows
4.7
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Ashampoo Taskbar Customizer
Windows
4.6
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